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A snowplow plows a lane of I-43 in Milwaukee County behind two cars.

Highway Maintenance

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We keep county and state highways safe and functional at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

The Highway Maintenance Division is responsible for providing state and county highway maintenance year-round. Our services include snow and ice removal, litter pickup, sign maintenance and replacement, streetlight and signal maintenance, pavement repair, and vegetation control. The division also funds the inspection of county-owned bridges.

Two Milwaukee County plows clear lanes alongside traffic.

Snow and Ice Control

During winter weather, the Highway Maintenance division keeps county, state, and interstate roadways clear from ice and snow through plowing, salting, and de-icing.

Learn More About Snow and Ice Control 

Milwaukee County Highway Maintenance crews pick up litter along a highway.

Litter Pickup

MCDOT is contracted by the Wisonsin Department of Transportation to provide litter pickup services once each per year.

Each spring, annual litter removal is scheduled to occur once snowfall is gone and the ground has thawed enough to collect roadway debris.

Learn More About Litter Pickup

Milwaukee County Highway Maintenance Services crews filling potholes.

Pavement and Bridge Repairs

County crews provide pavement and bridge repair services to ensure our roadways are save for the traveling public. 

Our team provides cost-effective repairs to help maintain infrastructure before it is ready for full resurfacing or repaving.  

Pavement marking equipment sprays a line of yellow paint on pavement.

Pavement Marking & Sign Maintenance

Pavement marking and sign maintenance keeps roads safe by ensuring drivers are provided with the information they need to make good decisions. 

Our crews make sure signs are clean, visible, and in good condition for drivers by providing services like sign and signal repair, maintenances, and graffiti removal. 

Milwaukee County Highway Maintenance crews put downed trees into a chipper along the side of a highway.

Tree and Vegetation Management

Highway Maintenance Services crews provide tree and vegetation management services year-round. 

Removing unwanted vegetation along roadsides helps drivers see signs and markings, reduces the risk of collisions, and protects infrastructure like power lines and fences. This includes removing and pruning trees, brush removal, and mowing. 

Two traffic signals against a blue sky with a turn only sign.

Light & Traffic Signal Maintenance

Highway maintenance staff inspect, clean, and repair lights and traffic signals to ensure they function properly for the safe, efficient flow of traffic.